Gertrude M. Knierim

Gertrude M. Knierim, 96, of Millbury, died Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the Genoa Care Center. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 24, 1920 to Emerson (Lydia Burr) Muir. She married Robert F. Knierim and he preceded her in death in 1991. She was employed as an Office Manager for The Prudential Insurance Company after high school. Gertrude was an active member at St. Peter’s U.C.C. in Millbury where she served in many positions. She was also a member of Eastern Star, the Rossford Eagles, and Sassy Sisters Red Hat Group. Surviving are her children, Dianna (Don) Bennett and Mark (Laura) Knierim, Grandchildren, Sawyer, Sophia, and Molly Knierim. Friends will be received in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 701 N. Main St. Walbridge, Ohio 43465 (419-666-3121) from 2-8 PM. Friday, December 9, 2016, where funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Juli Bertalan officiating. Burial will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider St. Peter’s United Church of Christ.